Ever since Microsoft launched Windows 10, it's made the OS officially or unofficially available. Officially, you stopped being able to download or upgrade your system to Windows 10 on July 29, 2016.

If you’re a PCWorld reader, there’s a good chance you’ve built a PC or two—and every PC build needs a copy of Windows. The full retail version of Windows can be pricier than some hardware parts ...

Although Microsoft's July 29 deadline has expired, there's an easy way to get Windows 10 gratis -- provided you don't mind a little white internet lie. Rick Broida is the author of numerous books and ...

Microsoft announced a new edition of Windows 10 at an education-focused event earlier this month. Windows 10 S is limited to only running apps downloaded from the Windows Store, and while it's ...

It’s easy to go from Windows 10 S to Windows 10 Pro. Switching back is harder, but still possible. Brianne is an editorial intern for CNET from Bay Shore, NY. She is a rising senior at Boston ...

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Here's the full breakdown of the features you get from Windows 10 Home and Pro. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Update February 3 ...